Category: World

LOS ANGELES: Hollywood satire “The Studio,“ office sci-fi drama “Severance” and teen murder saga “Adolescence” were among the early Emmy Awards winners Sunday, at a ceremony where “Hacks” actor Hannah Einbinder delivered a rare political statement. “The Studio“ co-creator Seth Rogen won best actor in a comedy for his role as a floundering movie executive,… Continue reading ‘The Studio,’ ‘Severance’ and ‘Adolescence’ among Emmy winners

SYDNEY: Rising oceans and flooding caused by climate change will threaten the homes and livelihoods of over a million Australians by 2050 while deaths from heat-related illness will soar, a landmark report warned Monday ahead of the country’s releasing its emission reduction targets this week. The long-awaited national climate risk assessment found that rising temperatures… Continue reading Rising oceans to threaten 1.5 million Australians by 2050: Report

LOS ANGELES: Comedian Seth Rogen and the “Hacks” duo of Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder won Emmy Awards on Sunday as Hollywood celebrated TV series about the pressures of show business. Rogen, star of “The Studio,“ was named best comedy actor for his role as a nervous movie executive who juggles his desire to make… Continue reading ‘Hacks’ stars, Rogen win Emmys at Hollywood’s TV honors

ISTANBUL: Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani on Sunday condemned Israel’s airstrike on Doha as an act of “state terrorism” and a flagrant violation of his country’s sovereignty. Speaking at a preparatory meeting ahead of Monday’s emergency Arab-Islamic summit in Doha, Sheikh Mohammed said the strike was a “reckless… Continue reading Israeli attack on Doha ‘state terrorism,’ Qatari Premier

WASHINGTON: Days after Israel attacked Qatar in an airstrike targeting Hamas leaders, US President Donald Trump made careful remarks Sunday as Washington’s two powerful Middle Eastern allies face a worsening rift. “Qatar has been a very great ally. Israel and everyone else, we have to be careful. When we attack people we have to be… Continue reading Trump cautions Israel after Qatar attack

DOHA: Qatar’s prime minister urged the international community on Sunday to reject “double standards” and hold Israel accountable, speaking on the eve of an emergency summit called in response to an unprecedented Israeli strike on Hamas members in Doha. The deadly attack — carried out by one US ally on the territory of another —… Continue reading Qatar PM urges world to reject ‘double standards’ and punish Israel

WASHINGTON: The man arrested over conservative influencer Charlie Kirk’s assassination was romantically involved with a transgender roommate and described by family as leftist, Utah’s governor said Sunday, confirming details likely to inflame the contentious national debate over the killing. “Yes I can confirm that,“ Governor Spencer Cox told CNN’s “State of the Union” talk show… Continue reading Kirk murder suspect lived with trans partner: Utah governor

LOS ANGELES: Searing teen murder saga “Adolescence” and Hollywood satire “The Studio” are expected to be among the big winners at Sunday’s Emmy Awards, television’s equivalent of the Oscars. Meanwhile, Apple TV+’s sci-fi office thriller “Severance” and HBO medical procedural “The Pitt” will vie for the highly coveted best drama series prize, with pundits saying… Continue reading ‘Adolescence’ and ‘The Studio’ tipped to win big at TV’s Emmys

MACAU: Macau’s first “patriots only” legislative polls on Sunday saw one of the worst turnout rates in recent years, preliminary results showed, after authorities disqualified a dozen candidates and arrested a former opposition lawmaker. The Chinese casino hub — with a population just shy of 700,000 — amended its election laws in 2024, giving national… Continue reading Macau’s first ‘patriots’ election sees low turnout

ANZ GROUP on Monday agreed to pay A$240 million ($159.5 million), the Australian corporate regulator’s largest-ever penalties against a single entity, following systemic failures ranging from acting “unconscionably” in a government bond deal to charging deceased customers. “Time and time again ANZ betrayed the trust of Australians,“ Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) Chair Joe… Continue reading Australia’s ANZ to pay $160 million over bond trading, customer violations

WASHINGTON: The Trump administration is expected to again extend a September 17 deadline for China’s ByteDance to divest the U.S. assets of short-video app TikTok or shut it down, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters. It would be the fourth reprieve granted by President Donald Trump from federal enforcement of a law that… Continue reading Trump to again push deadline on TikTok sale or divestment, source says

LONDON: British police investigating the disappearance of Madeleine McCann, a three-year-old British girl who vanished from Portugal’s Algarve region in 2007, said a 49-year-old German man remains a suspect in their investigation. The German suspect, Christian Brueckner, lived in the Algarve at the time when McCann vanished, and is due to be released from prison… Continue reading UK police say 49-year-old German remains a suspect in disappearance of Madeleine McCann

LONDON: The United States and Britain will announce agreements on technology and civil nuclear energy during U.S. President Donald Trump’s unprecedented second state visit this week, as the UK hopes to finalise steel tariffs under a much-vaunted trade deal. Trump and his wife, Melania, will be treated to a display of British royal pageantry during… Continue reading UK and US to announce tech, energy deals during Trump visit

BRASÍLIA: Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva pushed back Sunday against harsh US criticism of the conviction this week of his far-right predecessor Jair Bolsonaro on coup charges. In his first public reaction to Bolsonaro’s conviction, Lula wrote in a New York Times opinion column — addressed to US counterpart Donald Trump — that… Continue reading Bolsonaro conviction ‘not a witch hunt,’ Lula tells Trump in NYT op-ed

WASHINGTON: The man arrested over conservative influencer Charlie Kirk’s assassination was romantically involved with a transgender roommate and had “leftist ideology,“ Utah’s governor said Sunday, confirming details likely to inflame the contentious national debate over the killing. “Yes I can confirm that,“ Governor Spencer Cox told CNN’s “State of the Union” talk show when asked… Continue reading Alleged Kirk killer had ‘leftist’ beliefs, Utah governor says

CAIRO: Israeli forces destroyed at least 30 residential buildings in Gaza City and forced thousands of people from their homes, Palestinian officials said, as U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived on Sunday to discuss the future of the conflict. Israel has said it plans to seize the city, where about a million Palestinians have… Continue reading Israel intensifies Gaza City bombing as Rubio arrives

JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared the alliance with the United States has never been stronger during Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s visit to Jerusalem’s Western Wall. Netanyahu joined Rubio and US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee in prayer at one of Judaism’s holiest sites, with all three donning kippas and touching the ancient… Continue reading Netanyahu says US-Israel alliance strongest ever during Rubio Western Wall visit

WASHINGTON: The man arrested over conservative influencer Charlie Kirk’s assassination was romantically involved with a transgender roommate and described by family as leftist, Utah’s governor said Sunday, confirming details likely to inflame the contentious national debate over the killing. “Yes I can confirm that,“ Governor Spencer Cox told CNN’s “State of the Union” talk show… Continue reading Kirk murder suspect lived with trans partner: Utah governor

KUALA LUMPUR: Trade negotiations between the United States and China commenced in Madrid on Sunday, with both nations confirming their participation. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng are leading their respective delegations in discussions covering economic matters and the TikTok controversy. The Chinese delegation will remain in the Spanish capital… Continue reading US and China begin trade talks in Madrid, discussing tariffs and TikTok

ANKARA: Foreign ministers from Arab and Islamic countries have begun a closed-door meeting in Doha to prepare for an emergency summit addressing an Israeli airstrike on the Qatari capital. The preparatory meeting will shape the agenda for Monday’s Arab-Islamic summit, which will bring together heads of state and senior officials from across the region. Qatar… Continue reading Arab and Islamic foreign ministers meet in Doha to prepare for emergency summit

LONDON: Former world boxing champion Ricky Hatton has died at the age of 46 according to Britain’s Press Association news agency. Hatton was discovered deceased at his residence in Hyde, located in northwest England, with Greater Manchester Police confirming they do not consider the death suspicious. A police spokesperson confirmed officers responded to a call… Continue reading Former boxing world champion Ricky Hatton dies aged 46 at home

GENEVA: Former Irish social protection minister Heather Humphreys leads the presidential race according to a new national poll. The Red C survey for the Business Post shows the Fine Gael candidate securing 22% support among Irish voters. Fianna Fail candidate Jim Gavin follows in second place with 18% backing from respondents. Independent candidate Catherine Connolly,… Continue reading Heather Humphreys leads Irish presidential race with 22% support in new poll

LONDON: London police have pledged to make additional arrests following violent clashes at one of Britain’s largest far-right protests. The Metropolitan Police confirmed 24 arrests after officers faced what they described as “unacceptable violence” while managing up to 150,000 attendees at the anti-immigration rally organised by activist Tommy Robinson. This figure represented a reduction of… Continue reading UK police promise more arrests after far-right rally violence in London

ISTANBUL: Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani has called for establishing an Islamic military alliance to confront Israeli policies in the region. Sudani described Tuesday’s airstrike on Doha, which killed five Hamas members and a Qatari security officer, as a shocking breach of international law. He stated that Israel’s actions threaten the security of the… Continue reading Iraq calls for Islamic military alliance against Israeli policies in Gaza and Qatar

TOKYO: Japan’s population aged 65 or older has reached a record 29.4%, the highest proportion among nations with populations exceeding 40 million people. The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications reported that 36.19 million elderly people live in the rapidly ageing country, with those holding jobs increasing for the twenty-first consecutive year to a record… Continue reading Japan’s elderly population hits record 29.4%, highest among major nations

ABU DHABI: The United Arab Emirates Cyber Security Council has issued a stark warning about growing digital footprint risks, revealing that more than 1.4 billion accounts are hacked globally each month. Council officials stated that every online login, post or interaction leaves traces that malicious actors can potentially exploit. They identified two distinct types of… Continue reading UAE Cyber Security Council warns 1.4 billion accounts hacked monthly worldwide

PARIS: France’s new Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has reversed his predecessor’s controversial plan to abolish two public holidays. Lecornu stated that he wants to spare working people by maintaining the existing public holiday schedule while seeking alternative financial solutions. The government will begin consultations next week on decentralising administration and streamlining government agencies through mergers… Continue reading France’s new prime minister reverses plan to abolish public holidays

KATHMANDU: Sushila Karki has officially assumed office as Nepal’s prime minister on Sunday following her appointment to lead the interim government. The country’s first woman premier, who previously served as chief justice, was sworn in on Friday by President Ramchandra Paudel in response to protesters’ demands after the ousting of the elected government of KP… Continue reading Nepal’s first woman prime minister Sushila Karki officially assumes office

MOSCOW: Two separate train derailments occurred in Russia’s western Leningrad region early Sunday, resulting in one fatality and significant railway disruptions. Leningrad region governor Alexander Drozdenko confirmed the incidents through his official Telegram channel, noting they followed an explosive device detonation in Oryol region that killed three people on Saturday. Recovery operations are currently underway… Continue reading Two trains derail in Russia’s Leningrad region, killing driver amid sabotage probe

BEIJING: Chinese researchers have created a hybrid framework capable of tracing on-road carbon dioxide emissions in real time with 30-metre resolution. This technology is currently being implemented in Shenzhen within Guangdong Province and may expand to additional cities for carbon reduction assessment. Urban expansion and population mobility have driven continuous increases in road carbon dioxide… Continue reading Chinese researchers develop real-time CO2 monitoring with 93% accuracy

LONDON: Prime Minister Keir Starmer has welcomed significant investment commitments from major US finance firms ahead of President Donald Trump’s state visit. Leading American companies including PayPal, Citi Group, Bank of America and S&P Global will invest £1.25 billion ($1.7 billion) in the United Kingdom. The investment package will create 1,800 new jobs across London,… Continue reading UK welcomes US finance firms’ investments ahead of Trump state visit

MOSCOW: Russia’s Central Election Commission is experiencing an unprecedented cyber attack campaign targeting its internet resources during regional elections. CEC chief Ella Pamfilova confirmed the attacks have targeted both the commission’s main website and remote electronic voting systems. She reported approximately 290,000 attacks on the CEC website and over 300 attacks specifically targeting remote electronic… Continue reading Russia’s election commission faces unprecedented cyber attacks during regional elections

TEHRAN: Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi has issued a stern warning to European powers considering reinstating international sanctions against Tehran. Araghchi stated that European powers would “lose it all” if they proceed with triggering the sanctions snapback mechanism under the nuclear agreement. The warning came through a social media post responding to last month’s… Continue reading Iran warns European powers against reinstating UN sanctions on Tehran

WASHINGTON: The Federal Aviation Administration has proposed fining Boeing US$3.1 million over safety violations occurring between September 2023 and February 2024. Hundreds of quality system breaches were identified at Boeing’s 737 factory in Renton, Washington, and subcontractor Spirit AeroSystems’ 737 factory in Wichita, Kansas. The transportation agency confirmed these violations were directly linked to an… Continue reading FAA proposes US$3.1 million fine against Boeing for safety violations

KHARTOUM: Paramilitary drones conducted multiple attacks against key army positions and civilian infrastructure in southern Sudan on Sunday. An army official confirmed the strikes targeted the Sudanese army’s 18th Division headquarters and fuel depots near the Nile’s western bank. The attacks extended to the Kenana airbase and airport southeast of Kosti, along with strikes on… Continue reading Paramilitary drones strike key Sudanese army positions and civilian infrastructure

MADRID: United States and Chinese officials are meeting in Madrid for critical trade discussions addressing longstanding economic tensions and pressing deadlines. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer are meeting Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng for their fourth European meeting in four months. These talks aim to prevent the fractured US-China… Continue reading US and China hold Madrid trade talks on TikTok deadline and Russian oil tariffs

SYDNEY: Australia will spend an initial Aus$12 billion (US$8 billion) to upgrade shipyard facilities for a future fleet of nuclear-powered submarines, the government said Sunday. The investment is to be spent over a decade to transform a shipbuilding and maintenance precinct in Perth, Western Australia, Defence Minister Richard Marles said. The government is ploughing money… Continue reading Australia to spend US$8 bn on nuclear sub shipyard facility